July 2021 – Chandler Computer Repair Company Blog

Did You Know This Trick on iOS?

If you have an iPhone, you may know a handful of features included in with it. But there are so many tricks up this phone’s sleeve that many users don’t know about.

One iOS 14 feature lets you to personalize your home screen by allowing you to uninstall applications from your Home screen without completely removing them. This can keep your screen from looking cluttered. Keep the apps you utilize more often, while hiding the app icons you don’t.

With all apps available in the App Library, there’s no longer a need to have apps on your Home Screen or Home Screen pages if you’d rather have a cleaner look for your ‌iPhone‌.
Source: MacRumors

How to hide apps

Simply long press on any app icon you’re wanting to remove from the home screen. From there, you’ll find the option “Remove from Home Screen”. Want to add it back? To do so, search for it in the app store and click on “Add to Home Screen”.

If you need any help with computer related issues, please contact us at (480) 240-2946 or send us an email at dispatch@computerrepairchandleraz.com. Our mission is to fully resolve your computer problems quickly and affordably. We would be happy to assist.

Summer Travels: Tech Tips

Keep your devices protected this season!

The summer heat can be quite unforgiving. When you take a swim and relax, the equipment around you can relate to the seasonal elements no matter where you are. Unfortunately, it cannot easily break the warmth. Both dry heat and damp heat can cause great damage to your virtual device, and the worst case is” heat death”. Overheating will damage the hardware and battery.

Remember, putting your digital device in an air-conditioned and well-ventilated room with less exposure to the sun is still the best and wisest decision!

Therefore, simple precautions should be taken to ensure the safety of your equipment. Keep all technological products away from direct sunlight, preferably within the coloring range, in case you choose to take them outdoors. Let your tools cool down gradually to prevent overheating due to prolonged advertising in the sun. Don’t try to let it cool down quickly!! ! In addition, you must purchase unique add-ons on the devices, including “cooling pads”. This accessory is a great partner for any visitor, because it can maintain the airflow of your regular tools when used outdoors.

Although your traditional smartphone case can protect your phone from more serious damage caused by screen cracks, scratches, and falling phones, it cannot protect you from this frequently reported casualty accident- terrible damage by water. Even a small amount of moisture can cause serious damage to your electronic equipment.

Sand and small debris on the beach are also enemies of your device as they can easily get stuck in the small gaps on your phone / tablet. This can cause various annoying problems such as a keyboard malfunction or audio problems. However, it can also cause more serious problems, damage the battery, and eventually make your phone completely unusable. Protective, waterproof cases and sheaths work best in these scenarios.

Sideloading and Privacy

You may be acquainted with the term ‘sideloading’ if you own an Android device. This feature enables users to install programs from a variety of sources. We wrote a blog post earlier last month, explaining the high risk situation sideloading can have on your phone.

While this may be advantageous for individuals who want no restrictions, it may also be troublesome.

Privacy experts recommend users to only download apps from the iPhone and Android play stores, and not side loading apps from unsecured sources. Doing so could result in a vulnerability on your device, increasing a risk of malware or other viruses.

They also advise users to look at how long an app has been accessible and read the reviews before installing.

Keeping your devices secure is extremely important. Avoid any potential harm that could allow hackers to steal personal information or taking full control of your device.

If you need any help with computer related issues, please contact us at (480) 240-2946 or send us an email at dispatch@computerrepairchandleraz.com. We would be happy to assist.